Foreign Minister Attends Indian Embassy’s Republic Day Celebration

Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the reception hosted by His Excellency Vinod Kurian Jacob, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, to mark the 76th anniversary of India’s Republic Day. The event, held today, was attended by several dignitaries, including ministers, members of the Shura and Representatives Councils, senior officials, and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Bahrain.

On this occasion, Dr. Al Zayani delivered a speech extending Bahrain’s congratulations to India on its 76th Republic Day. He highlighted the significance of the day, which reflects India’s core values of a robust democracy, unique cultural diversity, and strong national unity, emphasizing the Indian people's resilience and creativity.

Dr. Al Zayani underscored the deep-rooted ties between Bahrain and India, noting their centuries-old foundation of mutual respect and productive cooperation. He pointed out the wide-ranging collaboration between the two nations, spanning trade and culture to the fostering of strong interpersonal connections, which mirror the profound human bonds uniting the two countries. He reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to further strengthening this enduring relationship.

Ambassador Vinod Kurian Jacob, in his remarks, expressed gratitude for the close bilateral ties between India and Bahrain. He highlighted the remarkable progress achieved in the past year, including economic collaboration, which saw bilateral trade reach $1.72 billion, and high-level exchanges in cultural and military domains. The ambassador reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Bahrain in ways that serve the mutual interests of both nations and their peoples.

The event celebrated the strong and enduring friendship between Bahrain and India, reaffirming their shared commitment to furthering cooperation in various fields.